I’m studying for my History class and don’t understand how to answer this. Can you help me study?

Please reflect on the article, “A Plea for Civil Discourse”. Consider the following questions: Why is civil discourse important in our society? Do you believe civil discourse is dead in America today? Why or why not? Based upon your current knowledge, what role has civil discourse played in American history? How do you think we can encourage civil discourse today?

Your response should answer these questions in paragraphs, demonstrating that you have read the article